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Is Lemon Drop Mangosteen toxic to cats?

Garcinia intermedia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lemon drop mangosteen as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Garcinia intermedia is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruits are eaten fresh in Central America and no documented human or veterinary toxicity is reported. However, as the genus is not ASPCA-cleared, safety for pets cannot be confirmed. Keep animals away from the plant and fallen fruit as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate lemon drop mangosteen

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move lemon drop mangosteen out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of lemon drop mangosteen to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten lemon drop mangosteen, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is lemon drop mangosteen toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lemon drop mangosteen toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lemon drop mangosteen as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Garcinia intermedia is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruits are eaten fresh in Central America and no documented human or veterinary toxicity is reported. However, as the genus is not ASPCA-cleared, safety for pets cannot be confirmed. Keep animals away from the plant and fallen fruit as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lemon drop mangosteen?

Garcinia intermedia is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruits are eaten fresh in Central America and no documented human or veterinary toxicity is reported. However, as the genus is not ASPCA-cleared, safety for pets cannot be confirmed. Keep animals away from the plant and fallen fruit as a precaution. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to lemon drop mangosteen.

What should I do if my cat ate lemon drop mangosteen?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is lemon drop mangosteen toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lemon Drop Mangosteen is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lemon drop mangosteen pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lemon drop mangosteen?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full lemon drop mangosteen pet-safety